Brewer & Shipley -"Platte R" & "50 States of Freedom"

[Missymissanne]

I saw Brewer and Shipley open for The Eagles in the 70s in California. I believe it may have been The Shrine. I still have their vinyl...I love Rural Space!

[slohnd42]

grew up runnin the Platte river! born and raised in Misery! lol

[KNEEGROWSSUCK]

are they still touring/performing anywhere?

[KNEEGROWSSUCK]

thank you so much for posting this video

i love brewer and shippley!!!!

hopefully norml can make a run for legalization in minnesota!

[player1941]

they are so special. they sang of the times and the times haven't changed, they just look different. These guys have music that doesn't get old or dated. You just can't get tired of them like some of the junk over the years. I really think no one could put the feeling into their music like they could. We are facing terrible times coming up and they are bringing out the old songs, dusting them off and singing them again. Be afraid when that happens, be very afraid. Keep your eyes open.

[scally5101420]

i would love to here the stones do this song ,does anyone else agree?please comment thanks

[eilajean]

yes and know - Stones nailed it with "Far Away Eyes"... but these guys are singing a place that you only really undersatand if you are from the midwest. They're music was really about the generation they knew - one long sinced passed

[scally5101420]

hi eileen,thanks for your reply,about the stones.

[Damrak1]

Any band would improve with this song, it's B&S's best.

[Damrak1]

50 States of freedom, that is.

I bought this record 38 years ago, it's still one of my favorites.

[ciscoglenn]

Still AWESOME!! Thanks for the post. Really folks if ya have never heard the Tarkio Road album, do so. It's one of the few I have that I've been listening to for over 35 years and at least a couple times a month.

[toby1452]

You must love "The Light" as much as I do.

Keep on keepin' on!

[psscudder]

@toby1452

My brother and I learned the harmonies to this one. It's a beautiful blend.

[lwplwp]

I listened to this music OVER and OVER in music.....I LOVE IT STILL...

[CHARITYFIPPS]

One of my all time fav bands......Thanks!!!

[bitrot7]

I saw these guys in Missouri University Columbia in 1970.

[magicman2001]

WHICH ONE IS PLAYIN LEAD?

[gizakiss]

had the pleasure of seeing them at the roundhouse in london 71. great gig. [ive still got weeds]. great post.

[RICOMAN1968]

11 May 2007: Brewer & Shipley are the quintessential artists whose unique talents introduced America to a different approach to music. The lyrics and the sound this duo brought to the nation through their mesmerizing music is significant. Their songs evoke memories of a time now long ago in our country, and listening to them now is just as moving as it was in 1971. A pleasant and refreshing difference.

[dkseale]

I saw Brewer and Shhipley in late April of this year at a very small club in St. Louis. It was like a wonderful step back in time. There music was just as meaninful and emotional that night as it was the first time I saw them in 1972. It sounded as if it was written for today's times. It so great there is a place like youtube to get to see them performing. It is is especially satisfying to know there are others that are so moved by their special songs and talent. One toke for old folks...